What do you know about the religion of Islam? Perhaps you only learned about Islam while reading this unit. Maybe you practice Islam or know someone who does. There′s a good chance someone in your class or school practices Islam, considering that there are more than a billion Muslims in the world and five million in the United States! Let’s take a closer look at the prophet of Islam, Muhammad, to learn about the beginnings of this religion.
Write a newspaper article for your school paper, summarizing the life and works of Muhammad. Here are some questions to think about:
What was Muhammad′s vision?
Why did Muhammad persuade others to worship Islam?
Where did Muhammad′s hijrah lead him and his followers?
What were some of Muhammad′s accomplishments?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web site listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above and record your notes in the boxes.
Step 2. Research
Once you′ve read about Muhammad’s legacy, type your observations in the boxes. Make sure to summarize his life and work.
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